Contracts Advisor 
Location: US, TX, Houston
Department: Oil and Gas
Salary range: 140000-150000
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: High School or equivalent
Industry: Oil & Energy
Function: Engineering

Company profile:
Middle East Recruitment is a specialized recruitment and consulting agency. Established since 1997 founded by professionals that understand the need for exceptional people in the corporate world, with headquarters in London. Middle East Recruitment has become successful in providing the best talent and consulting services to an array of industry sectors.

Job description:
Major Oil &amp; Gas Company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is seeking highly skilled Contracts Advisor I to work in their company, throughout KSA. UP to $156000 USD Tax Free.  Looking for experienced Contracts Advisor I.The assignment will initially be on a year contract basis, with a view to being extended thereafter.Interview workshops will take place in:      USA (HOUSTON)               8 JUN, 2014Please Note: Interviews can only be conducted face to face NO phone or Skype Interview.If an applicant is selected to attend to the interview will be reimbursed for the travel and hotel cost for up to $1000 on the day of the interview regardless if you get the job or not.Deadline of submission 8 MAY, 2014 This is a Face to Face interview onlyPlease apply only if you can attend to the interview on the above location. As there will be No phone or Skype interviews. Many thanks and wish you all the best.

Requirements:
BS Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or equivalent  with minimum 6 years’ experience ORB. Tech engineering with minimum 8 +years’ experience ORHigh School Diploma with minimum 10+ years’ experience.Computer literate, w/ strong command in English, both oral and written.Construction experience and/or preferredPetrochemical experience and/orOil and gas experience preferred Duties and Responsibilities:1. Coordinate and work closely with ARAMCO Organizations to review Procurement Requisitions (PR), Scope of Work (Sow) and Sole Source Justification, if and when needed.2. Coordinate with the Procurement Team to prepare Contract Requests For Quotation (RFQ.3. Develop contracts based on ARAMCO policies, specifications and the controlling organization’s needs4. Review and ensure the compliance of contracts with ARAMCO approved Table of Authority.  Ensure clarity of scope as well as applicability and completeness of all related documents.5. Participate in opening and reviewing Technical and Commercial bids in the presence of all concerned personnel and ensure that all evaluation criteria are clearly established and agreed with the appropriate personnel.6. Conduct commercial negotiations w/ prospective bidders &amp; secure best-value proposal &amp; protect its interests.7. Handle and issue materials and/or equipment ensuring that all related actions are performed with proper documentation and approvals.8. Control and perform all contracting activities including conducting revisions and amendments, resolving contractual claims and disputes and protecting ARAMCO's best interest.9. Provide consultation to all organizations &amp; personnel on Contracting regulations, procedures &amp; guidelines.10. Provide the necessary support to the Procurement Section to ensure the cost-effective selection of materials, services and suppliers and ensure compliance with all predetermined specifications and ARAMCO requirements.11. Act as the main point of contact for handling contractual activities in coordination with the Legal Advisor; review and develop contract terms and payment schedules in coordination with the Finance Department.12. Prepare contracts activity status report identifying the actions that are overdue and provide sound justification for delays and expected time of completion. 13. Coordinate with all concerned organizations in ARAMCO to follow-up on contract close-out actions and ensure that all relevant activities of the controlling organization are in compliance with relevant contracting guidelines and instructions.14. Conduct regular contract reviews to ensure the delivery of expected goods and/or services is performed according to agreed terms and conditions by the respective organization at ARAMCO. 15. Participate in conducting pre-bidding meetings, negotiations and site visits, and respond to bidders’ questions related to contract conditions and related technical and commercial terms. 16. Provide input to contracts awarding process and follow-up on awarded vendor registration forms. 17. Submit regular reports to the Supervisor Contracting. 18. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor Contracting. 

Benefits:
Salary up to total $156k, inclusive of allowances Tax Free - Accommodation- 3 leave a year with free air-tickets- Free medical care/medical insurance- 1 year contract renewable with merit increase- Long term employment opportunity- Car provided- Tax free